help

[thomashale133]

I've been scrollsawing for awhile and now I'm think I'm ready to make my own patterns what's the best program to use please help me

thank you so much for your help 

[ScrollerGuy]

If you haven't found them yet, GIMP and Inkscape are free to try. Instructive videos are here on Scroll Saw Village. The videos are geared towards portraits, but the programs can be used for other types of patterns. 

Good Luck!

https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/village-university/

Edited to say the Inkscape video is geared more for general patterns. Both are useful programs.

Edited December 25, 2024 by ScrollerGuy

[thomashale133]

ScrollerGuy  thanks for the help I will be checking them out thanks

[don in brooklin on]

The university here is great for Inkscape.

I also signed up the lessons from https://logosbynick.com/

The courses are on sale right now.

Great videos and Nick will answer your questions. 

 

[rjweb]

Don, thx for the heads up, I just signed up also, RJ

[JJB]

Yes, Inkscape is my go-to. Plus it's great for creating svg files that I can use on the laser engraver/ cutter.

[BadBob]

It is rare for me to create a pattern, but when I do, I use Inkscape and occasionally Gimp.